Fourth Arts Block Announces Their Fall Events

Arts and cultural service organization, FAB (Fourth Arts Block), announces an extraordinary season for East 4th Street (between Bowery and 2nd Ave) - Manhattan's only official cultural district.

This fall, the block will become a premiere and default destination for art, culture, history, food and event lovers of all kinds. A myriad of special celebrations and events that cannot be missed will erupt downtown in one mammoth spell. Everyone will be able to enjoy free events, performances on a shoe-string and unique experiences!

Here is a peek at what lies ahead:

La MaMa's 50th anniversary - A wealth of surprises & a spectacular program is planned in October!
ArtUp - A FAB visual arts project commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
FAB Festival - Celebrating the 10th anniversary working with art and culture in NYC's richest cultural neighborhood.
Fringe on Fourth - The second annual FringeNYC takeover of East 4th St.
White Roof Project - 30,000 sq ft of rooftop will receive a makeover and make a significant environmental impact.
Metropolitan Theatre - The 2011 OBIE winners begin their 20th anniversary and new season on Class.
New York Theatre Workshop - A new season kicks off with Elevator Repair Service's The Sun Also Rises!
Creative Time - Living as Form international exhibition explores over 20 years of cultural works.
Millennium Film Archive - 8th NYC Downtown Short Film Audience Choice Screenings.
East Village Eats - A culinary tour taken around a neighborhood that boasts more restaurants than any other.
Building works - Ceremonies to mark the completion and commencement of construction projects on East 4th St.

And there is much more to come!

Diversity runs through hundreds of dance, theater, circus, visual arts, cabaret, shopping, eating and drinking events, giving you plenty to chose from; whether you are looking for cabaret by women and trans people of color or gigs by young local musicians. Plus, FAB launches their major sustainability program with several participating venues. This will put the East Fourth Street Cultural District at the forefront of environmental activity in NYC. Check www.fabnyc.org for a more details. This FAB Fall will make New York City history.

Over the last 10 years, the East 4th Street Cultural District has developed exponentially, a testament to the strength of the neighborhood's passion and productivity. FAB has been instrumental in this progress and now connects beyond the block to the East Village & Lower East Side area which is truly the city's experimental and innovative heart. Diverse lifestyles abound and more restaurants thrive here than anywhere else. It's no mistake that we have been voted the number one neighborhood in the city by Village Voice and most recently awarded for our "protection and expansion" of creative life by Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.

FAB's Executive Director, Tamara Greenfield, says "For 10 years FAB has been representing artists and cultural organizations in the EV and LES. Millions of people from New York City and far away have enjoyed the offerings in our neighborhood and we hope this will encourage millions more in the years to come."

Twitter: @fourthartsblock
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fabnyc
About FAB
FAB (Fourth Arts Block) is the independent, nonprofit organization promoting, building and supporting arts and culture in the Cultural District, the East Village and Lower EastSide. We own and operate the East Village Visitor Center and the FAB Café, present free public arts events, run environmental and education programs and empower artists and organizations to produce their best work.
www.fabnyc.org

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